Nairobi commuter train: routes, tickets and payment
Kenya Railways · sources read 1 Oct 2026
Commuter trains leave Nairobi Central Station on five routes: Embakasi, Syokimau, Limuru, Lukenya and Ruiru. You need a valid ticket, paid by M-Pesa through eCitizen, in cash, or from a prepaid A-card.
- Fee
- We couldn't confirm a fee from the official page. Check it there before you pay.
- Where
- At Nairobi Central Railway Station and the commuter stations on each route (Kenya Railways)
Steps
- Check the Kenya Railways timetable for your route. Trains run from Nairobi Central Station to Embakasi Village, Syokimau, Limuru, Lukenya and Ruiru, and back.
- Buy your ticket from Kenya Railways staff: pay by M-Pesa through eCitizen, pay cash, or use a prepaid A-card you can top up.
- Keep your ticket for the whole trip. Staff can scan its QR code to check it is valid.
Watch out
- If the M-Pesa prompt is slow to arrive, staff can confirm your payment with the eCitizen code, so keep it handy.
- Be at the station before the train's departure time. Trains run to a fixed timetable.
Who can apply
- Anyone travelling with a valid ticket
Official sources (4)
- Nairobi Commuter Rail Service Schedule krc.co.ke · read 1 Oct 2026
- SMART POS Devices to Come into Use Soon krc.co.ke · read 1 Oct 2026
- Kenya Railways Citizen's Service Delivery Charter 2025 krc.co.ke · read 1 Oct 2026
- The Nairobi Commuter Rail krc.co.ke · read 1 Oct 2026